Last Day of 1st Grade

 Today was Callie's last day of school...and Holy Cow, I can't believe that 1st grade is over.  It really went extremely fast.  She LOVED school!  She made some really good friends this year and at one point she said she had a boy friend by the name of Cooper.  She said that Cooper told her that they were boy friend and girl friend  because they hug all the time!  I think that's so cute!  We are going to have to do a lot of studying and reading this summer.  Callie is only on a level 6 reading level.  She is supposed to be on a level 16 and an 18 by the end of the summer.  I feel so bad that she is that far behind.  We have WORKED sooo hard to get her to where she needs to be or even just make more progress.  I have learned a lot about how she learns and I am hoping I can apply it to her summer reading.  It is really frustrating as a mom to see her struggle.  But Callie is truly blessed and has no idea she struggles.  I know I talked a little bit about that back here although She has made a few comments about when kids have said things to her, but she doesn't let it bother her.  I want her to embrace it and know that SHE is doing the BEST she can and she will be fine.  Now to move on to 2nd grade!  I can't believe she is growing up so fast. 

Callie wanted to throw a party on the last day of school.  So I had her invite a few friends and neighbors over.  And we had a water balloon fight, sprinklers on the tramp, hot dogs, otter pops, and chips and drinks.  Bring on summer!  We are super fun for the adventures we are about to embark on!